A short service was held on Winkle Island to commemorate Victory in Europe Day on Thursday 8 May. Councillors, local dignitaries and MP Helena Dollimore were in attendance, in addition to members of the public. The Rev Matthew Phipps of St Clements officiated at the service, which was organised by Hastings Veterans’ forum. The VE Day flag was flown from the Town Hall. Pictures contributed by Stewart Rayment.
HOT’s Judy Parkinson learns about the tragedy of a German soldier, writer and artist who disappeared as the Second World War came to an end 80 years ago.
Jude Montague introduces work by some of the artists who will be contributing to a playfully exuberant show with a DIY approach at Electro Studios Project Space Thurs 29 May – Sat 1 June.
On Saturday, 10 May 2025, Hastings will welcome the inaugural Hastings Charity Fest, a free-entry acoustic music event at Barnaby’s Lounge, starting at 2pm. This one-day festival celebrates local musical talent while supporting two important music charities, with representatives from both organisations onsite collecting donations in buckets throughout the day,as the Lounge’s press office reports.
Hastings Council leader Julia Hilton is under pressure to release legal advice which she claims makes her powerless to stop a company carrying out illegal activities on Hastings Council property. Hastings & Rye Palestine Solidarity Campaign chair Katy Colley reports.
On Tuesday 13 May, intersectional women’s group Women’s Voice will host an evening of film and discussion about how the shift to the right in the United States has affected women’s say over their reproductive choices – and how women’s rights in the UK are also being threatened. Erica Smith encourages you to join this vital discussion.
Virtuoso Spanish guitarist Iago Banet is about to bring his rare talent to audiences in Hastings this month. Acclaimed as the Galician King of Acoustic Guitar, Iago receives rave reviews while on tour promoting his third album. He will be stopping off at Kino-Teatr on Sunday 25 May, as Nick Terdre reports.
Jude Montague talks to Jack Hayter about his music, the Medway and pedal steel in advance of his visit to Hastings to play at Barnaby’s Lounge on Thursday 29 May.
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